Includes bibliographical references.

Deep history--the early days -- On top--first major Aussie triumphs -- Everest I--success against all odds -- Combat zone--soldiers in the mountains -- Team building--mail-order mountaineers -- Everest II--the bicentennial ascent -- Peak performance--tough climbs on big -- New summits--beyond the trade routes.

"This book tells the story of Australian mountaineering in the great ranges of Asia, from the exploits of a brash, young colonial with an early British Himalayan expedition in the 1920s to the coming of age of Australian climbers in the 1980s. The story goes beyond the two remarkable Australian ascents of Mt Everest in 1984 and 1988 to explore the exploits of Australian climbers in the far-flung corners of the high Himalaya. Above all, the book presents a glimpse into the lives - the successes, failures, tragedies, motivations, fears, conflicts, humor, and compassion - themselves to the ultimate limits of survival in the most spectacular and demanding mountain arena of all."--Publisher's description

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